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All activities are from 7\u201310pm unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n

NATURE RESEARCH CENTER, 1st FLOOR<\/h3>\n

7:30pm: Fat Tuesday Trivia
\n<\/strong>Daily Planet Caf\u00e9
\n<\/em>Assemble your team and prepare for a battle of wits. Teams will compete against one another for prizes and bragging rights.<\/p>\n

Dancing in the Globe<\/strong>
\nSECU Daily Planet Theater<\/em>
\nEnjoy live jazz music with Peter Lamb and the Wolves.<\/p>\n

Stranger Flings
\n<\/strong>Defeat the dominant male, beat the spawning odds and discover your mating fate all while learning about the strange and incredibly diverse social and mating behaviors of fishes.
\n<\/span>Research Lab, Ichthyology<\/em><\/p>\n

Mardi Gras is Metal<\/strong>
\nWhat makes Mardi Gras glisten and gleam?\u00a0Metals! Metals mixed in paint make for glistening throws, and the same metals mixed together can even explode! Add your shining\u00a0touch to our 16-foot mural and explore the explosive nature of science.<\/span><\/p>\n

Photeaux Booth<\/strong>
\nShow off your best Mardi Gras side with our themed photobooth!<\/p>\n

NoroCORE’s Find the Host<\/strong>
\nNorovirus is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the US and an unwelcome guest at any party. But did you know that viruses must be in the right place at the right time to infect a host? Come by and get your very own, high-tech norovirus particle, then enjoy the rest of your evening. If you come within a few feet of our secret Host you will infect them. Check your status online in real-time!
\nNoroCORE (N<\/strong>orovirus C<\/strong>ollaborative for O<\/strong>utreach, R<\/strong>esearch and E<\/strong>ducation) Food Virology Collaborative<\/em><\/p>\n

Praline Candy<\/strong>
\nPralines are a wonderful part of the traditional Louisiana cuisine. Enjoy samples and sales of three mouth-watering flavors, as well as Praline Crunch. You say “Pray-leen,” we say “Prah-leen.” Either way, it tastes like a dream.
\nMiss Renee & the 2 J’s Praline Candy<\/em><\/p>\n

9:30-10pm: Mardi Gras Bead Donation<\/strong>
\nWhen the party’s over, the beads are yours to keep. If you don’t want the extra bling, just leave them with Acro at the exit. Leftover necklaces will be donated to the Durham Scrap Exchange, where they can be reused, recycled and kept out of the trash.<\/p>\n

NATURE RESEARCH CENTER, 2nd FLOOR<\/h3>\n

Extreme Animal Mammaries<\/strong>
\nExplore the amazing, wonderful \u2013 and sometimes weird \u2013 world of mammaries. See if you can “match the mamilla” and find out how big a blue whale’s mammaries are. It’s everything you ever wanted to know about the nipples of the natural world!<\/p>\n

Swamp Things!<\/strong>
\nBiodiversity Research Lab<\/em>
\nExamine study skins and check out camera trap images of wildlife species that inhabit swamps and marshes along the coast.
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Voodoo Fauna<\/strong>
\nZoology meets anthropology as we unveil the mysteries of Voodoo.<\/p>\n

Gator Den<\/strong>
\nThe Naturalist Center<\/em>
\nExperience all things gator \u2013 live gators, alligator trapping and specimens from our collection.<\/p>\n

Swampy State Parks<\/strong>
\nLearn about NC State Parks, jump in a canoe and pose for a picture in the swamp.
\nNC State Parks<\/em><\/p>\n

Voodoo Magic<\/strong>
\nNatural World Investigate Lab<\/em><\/p>\n

NATURE RESEARCH CENTER, 3rd FLOOR<\/h3>\n

Explore Louisiana in VR<\/strong>
\nVisual World Investigate Lab<\/em>
\nExperience what it is like to get up close with an alligator without any of the danger. Put on a Virtual Reality headset for 360-degree views of alligators, Mardi Gras and Louisiana.<\/p>\n

Wheel of Crustacean<\/strong>
\nCrawfish boils and shrimp gumbo are staples of Gulf Coast cuisine. But these critters are important well beyond their culinary uses. Test your knowledge about these and less commonly known crustacean denizens of aquatic environs for a chance to win unique prizes.
\nResearch Lab, Non-molluscan Invertebrates<\/em><\/p>\n

T. rex: King of the Cretaceous Carnival<\/strong>
\nKing of the parade, king of the dinos. Find out why T. rex<\/em> is the most heavily researched dinosaur in paleontology.<\/p>\n

When the Ants Go Marching In … The Lab<\/strong>
\nEvolutionary Biology & Behavior Lab<\/em>
\nEnjoy behind-the-scenes lab access, an interactive experience with researchers working on the behavior and evolution of ants. Come experience ants as you’ve never seen them before. Explore ant nest architecture, learn how to identify common species, and see what happens when you mix ant science with art.<\/p>\n

Bayou Boardgames<\/strong>
\nMicro World Investigate Lab<\/em>
\nCome in to check out the lab and play a few games. Don’t miss the jellyfish!<\/p>\n

Louisiana Lingo<\/strong>
\nMatch local phrases to their meanings, learn about Louisiana accents, and find out the linguistic origins behind Louisiana’s colorful cuisine.
\nUniversity of North Carolina, English and Comparative Literature<\/em>
\nTulane University, Department of Anthropology<\/em><\/p>\n

NATURE RESEARCH CENTER, 4th FLOOR<\/h3>\n

Investigating Your Chemo Sense<\/strong>
\nLearn how our chemical sense adds to our sense of taste by sampling a commonly consumed spirit.<\/p>\n

Mardi Gras Members’ Lounge<\/strong>
\nCatalyst and Friends of the Museum members<\/a> receive exclusive access to the lounge, featuring themed giveaways, food and festival ambiance. Have a seat and grab a nibble before returning to the dance floor with your krewe.
\nFriends of the Museum<\/em><\/p>\n

French Quarter Fun House<\/strong>
\nEnvironmental Conference Center<\/em>
\nCompete for beads in our French Quarter Fun House featuring:<\/p>\n